Hoheikan

Phone: 011-211-1951

Address: 1-20 Nakajima Park, Central Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido, 064-0931

Open: 9am to 5pm (entry is until 4:30pm only)

Closed: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (or the following day if Tuesday falls on a holiday). Also closed on New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3).

URL: https://www.s-hoheikan.jp/en/

Admission Fees:

Individuals: JPY 300
Group (20 or more): JPY 270 / person
Annual Pass: JPY 500
Junior high school and below: Free

GPS: 43.04629179166388, 141.35258025417568

Access
・ A 5-minute walk from Nanboku Subway Line Nakajima Koen Station Exit 3
・ A 10-minute walk from Nanboku Subway Line Horohirabashi Station Exit 1
・ A 5-minute walk from Nakajima Koen-dori if you use the streetcar/tram

The Hoheikan, designated as an Important Cultural Property, was originally built as a hotel in 1881 and its first guest was the Emperor Meiji. It was moved to Nakajima Park in 1958. It is now used for special events, including as a wedding venue.

Rental Rooms: Some of the rooms in the building are available for rent (for a fee) from 5pm to 10pm

Opened: 1880

Architect: Ōoka Suke-emon

Construction Started: 1879

Admission Hours: 9am to 5pm (entry is until 4:30pm only)

COLUMN: Nakajima Park

Despite being right near the neon lights of the Susukino entertainment district, this green zone is a popular recreation spot. As well as having Hoheikan, the park also houses the Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara and a Japanese garden.